| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Chickatawbut Hill, Buck Hill, MA |
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 | Trails: |
Braintree Pass Path, unnamed trail, Skyline Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, May 5, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the small Chickatawbut Road-Route 28 lot - room for maybe half a dozen vehicles. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Sign says they have to be on a leash and cleaned up after. |
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 | Bugs: |
A mosquito or two and a black fly or two, but not bad at all. |
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 | Comments: |
Trails were mostly dry. Summit of Chickatawbut is fenced off...the gate at the top of the road was open, but the No Trepassing signs deterred me. Too bad, as it looked like there were some nice observation decks. Found some nice ledge views off the Skyline Trail on the southeast side.
A little rugged on the Skyline Trail from there to Route 28 (scrambly ledges), then fun crossing a 50MPH highway, then a somewhat steep climb up to Buck Hill. Buck Hill remains my favorite peak in the reservation, with less crowds than Blue Hill and excellent views in all directions thanks to minimal vegetation on the summit. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-05-05 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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